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Monday, August 6, 2007

TOP 5 FUN WAYS TO LIVE LONGER

Mark Stibich, Ph.D recommended simple things you can do everyday that’s great for your health and is great fun too!

• Drink red wine
Red wine is packed with resveratrol, an antioxidant. These work to protect your body from aging.

• Eat dark chocolate
Now, you have a good reason to indulge! Dark chocolate contains large amount of antioxidant so it will alsoprotect your body from aging. Eating a good quality dark choc can lower your blood pressure and cholesterol while providing an energy boost.

• Laugh
A good laugh is like a mini-workout – 100-200 laughs are equivalent to ten minutes of jogging or rowing says US cardiologist, Dr William Fry. It also lowers levels of stress hormones and heightens the body’s natural antibodies.

• Make exercise play time
Group games and sports can give your mind a workout as well so find a game and activity that suits your level of physical ability and play often.

• Spend time with loved ones
Relationships are important because being connected means protection from loneliness, depression, and mental illness. Spend time cultivating your relationships with friend and family.

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